ChainThink report, March 13: According to Bloomberg, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has now made the United States the cornerstone of its expansion strategy, gaining support from allies of the Trump administration, including Commerce Secretary and long-time Tether backer banker Howard Lutnick, whose family firm also invested in Tether. Tether launched a new token in the U.S. market this January and intensified its lobbying efforts in Washington. Meanwhile, Tether is attracting investors globally, aiming to establish a company valuation of $500 billion, positioning itself among the highest-valued private companies worldwide.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that the company plans to complete a full audit by the end of 2026, currently in discussions with the Big Four accounting firms. Tether disclosed last year’s profits exceeded $10 billion, and it currently holds approximately $122 billion in U.S. Treasury securities, making it the 17th largest holder of U.S. Treasuries globally. Additionally, Tether is promoting its compliant token USAT in the U.S. market and has already made over 140 investments across artificial intelligence, energy, and brain-computer interface sectors.